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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 574.89 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 574.89 and 188.49 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 574.89 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/574.89 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 574.89 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 108,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,361.02/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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